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This week’s Cochino List includes El Mercado Modern Cuisine and Blaze Pizza

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of Aug. 31 to Sept. 7, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

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Find out how the MainPlace Mall will transform itself at a public meeting tonight

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Every time I visit the MainPlace Mall I see more and more empty stores. It is very disheartening! The owners of the MainPlace Mall understand they have a problem so they are hosting a MainPlace Transformation Project meeting tonight, May 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the empty shell of what used to be their Nordstrom store, on the 2nd floor at 2800 N. Main St., in Santa Ana.

The owner of the MainPlace Mall stated in a recent flyer that they the proposed MainPlace Mall Transformation Project “seeks to preserve the mall as an iconic local shopping destination while evolving the center to meet the needs of today’s consumer. In addition to maintaining and improving more than one million square feet of retail space, the master plan integrates mixed-use to create a dynamic community destination in Orange County with a modernized MainPlace Mall at its core. This holistic approach to update the site plan with residential development will be ideal for live-work spaces, serving nearby workers in retail, hospital and government. This project proactively addresses the issues facing retail properties across the nation, creating a thriving MainPlace for generations to come.” Continue reading→

The MainPlace Mall is now highlighting local artists

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MAINPLACE MALL INTRODUCES “ART AT MAINPLACE” SHOWCASING LOCAL ARTISTS

Series Features Vibrant Murals Throughout the Mall and a Monthly Art Walk Event

SANTA ANA, California – MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana’s premiere shopping destination, is proud to introduce its “Art at MainPlace” series, showcasing the work of local artists throughout the mall. Guests will see colorful and imaginative art on exhibit around the property, each reflecting the unique style and individuality of the artists who designed them. “Art at MainPlace” is at the heart of the mall’s ongoing initiative to support the work of Santa Ana’s flourishing artist community.

To provide an opportunity for the community to come together and enjoy the beautiful art pieces, MainPlace will host an “Art Walk” throughout the shopping center from 2-5 pm on the second Saturday of each month, May through September. The MainPlace “Art Walk” will be a family-friendly event where guests will be able to interact with the local artists, enjoy live music, as well as participate in hands-on workshops hosted by local artists that are perfect for all ages! Continue reading→

Serial rapist who attacked a woman at the MainPlace Mall going to state prison for 56 years

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Case # 13CF3891

Date: March 15, 2018

MAN SENTENCED TO 56 YEARS IN STATE PRISON FOR SEXUALLY ASSAULTING TWO WOMEN IN PARKING LOTS AND KIDNAPPING AND ROBBING A THIRD

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A man was sentenced to 56 years and eight months in state prison today for sexually assaulting two women and kidnapping and robbing a third in mall, fast food, and church parking lots.

Defendant: Raymond Martin Boykin, 22, Anaheim

Found guilty by a jury on June 8, 2017, of the following felony counts: Continue reading→

This week’s Cochino List includes Crepe Maker and Cinnabon at the MainPlace Mall

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries they inspected and shut down for the week of Feb. 16-23. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Crepe Maker aka Le Crepe at MainPlace Mall, 2800 N. Main St., Santa Ana; sewage overflow; closed Feb. 22.
  • Cinnabon at MainPlace Mall, 2800 N. Main St., Santa Ana; insufficient hot water; closed Feb. 22, reopened Feb. 22.

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Lunar New Year Celebration at the MainPlace Mall this Sunday” is locked Lunar New Year Celebration at the MainPlace Mall set for this Saturday

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CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF THE DOG AT MAINPLACE MALL’S LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL

Community Invited to Enjoy Free Festivities & Live Entertainment on February 3!

SANTA ANA, California (January 26, 2018) – It’s the year of the dog, and MainPlace Mall is celebrating with a HUGE Lunar New Year Festival on Saturday, February 3 from noon to 3pm! A free event and fun for the whole family, the entire community is invited to join in the festivities including nonstop cultural entertainment, live performances, activities for the kids, giveaways, and tons of photo opportunities with MainPlace’s stunning Lunar New Year décor as the backdrop! Beginning at noon, the first 500 attendees will receive a $2 bill placed in a traditional red envelope, symbolizing good luck, with the first of ten live performances to commence at 12:30 pm. Visit MainPlace Mall’s website for complete Lunar New Year Festival details. Continue reading→

National School Choice Week Info and Enrollment Fair set for Jan. 27 at the MainPlace Mall

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NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK INFO & ENROLLMENT FAIR AT MAINPLACE MALL ON JANUARY 27

Local school districts and public charter schools, community leaders and education partners will participate in Orange County’s 3rd Annual celebration

In celebration of National School Choice Week, the Orange County Parent Union has gathered local school districts, public charter schools and business partners for its 3rd Annual Orange County School Choice Information and Enrollment Fair that will take place on January 27 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Santa Ana’s MainPlace Mall. Continue reading→

The SAUSD will be promoting their public schools on Jan. 20 at the MainPlace Mall

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Santa Ana Unified School District to Highlight Programs, Offerings During School of Choice Fair
on Jan. 20, 2018

The event will highlight and showcase the innovative and award winning-programs offered at SAUSD schools.

Come and learn about the innovative and award-winning programs offered throughout the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) during the School of Choice Fair from 1 to 7 p.m. on January 20, 2018 at MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana. Continue reading→

Learn about the best education choices for your kids at the O.C. School Choice Fair on Jan. 27

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Learn about the many free Public School options available to Orange County Families at the upcoming 3rd Annual Orange County School Choice Fair, on Saturday, January 27, 2018, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the MainPlace Mall, located at 2800 N Main St., in Santa Ana.

Meet educators from local District Public Schools, Public Charter Schools and Home Schools. And meet business partners that support public school choice options too. Continue reading→

The SAPD SWAT team is conducting training exercises today at the MainPlace Mall

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Santa Ana Police Department

COMMUNITY ADVISEMENT: SWAT TEAM TRAINING EXERCISES

On Thursday, November 9, 2017, the Santa Ana Police Department SWAT Team will be conducting tactical helicopter and rappelling trainings. Training exercises will be taking place at Main Place Mall and at the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.

The estimated timeline is as follows: Continue reading→

The new Santa Ana Olive Garden location is opening up this Wednesday

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The popular Olive Garden restaurant at the MainPlace Mall closed on Sunday night after some 30 years at that location. The good news is that their new restaurant is opening this Wednesday, at 11 a.m., across the street at the City Place, at 2791 N. Main St.

Parking at the City Place is awful but folks will be able to park at the MainPlace Mall and just walk across the street to the City Place. Or even park just north of the City Place at the shopping center where Barnes and Noble is located. Continue reading→

Anaheim man convicted of raping a woman at the MainPlace Mall

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ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY NEWS RELEASE

Case # 13CF3891

Date: June 8, 2017

MAN CONVICTED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING TWO WOMEN IN PARKING LOTS AND KIDNAPPING AND ROBBING A THIRD

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A man was convicted by a jury today of sexually assaulting two women and kidnapping and robbing a third in mall, fast food, and church parking lots.

Defendant: Raymond Martin Boykin, 21, Anaheim

Convicted of Felony Counts: Continue reading→

Anaheim man to face trial for sexually assaulting women in Anaheim, Orange and Santa Ana

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ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY NEWS RELEASE

Case # 13CF3891

Date: May 23, 2017

MAN TO FACE TRIAL FOR SEXUALLY ASSAULTING THREE WOMEN IN PARKING LOTS

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A man is scheduled to face trial tomorrow for sexually assaulting three women in mall, fast food, and church parking lots.

Defendant: Raymond Martin Boykin, 21, Anaheim

Felony Charges: Continue reading→

The SAPD is looking for two suspects who robbed the JC Penney at the MainPlace Mall

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Detectives Requesting Assistance In Identifying Suspect In A Robbery

Location: JC Penny at MainPlace Mall / 2890 N. Main Street

On 04/08/2017 at approximately 4:47 p.m., the above two suspects entered the JC Penny store, took merchandise, and fled the store without paying. Suspect #1 produced a knife from his pants pocket and walked in front of loss prevention, blocking him as suspect #2 ran away with the merchandise. Continue reading→